Entertainment can be more than a distraction—it can be an inspiration. It can teach kids how to be better people. It can make the world a better place.

That sense of responsibility—the desire to make things that make an impact—was sparked at Notre Dame, he said.

“People who work in entertainment carry a great responsibility. It’s my personal philosophy that media should serve the community,” the 2012 alumnus said. “It’s a collaborative experience, so it takes a team effort to carry out, but in doing so, we should also keep the larger community in mind.” Read more about Eugene Staples

At Home with the Irish - First Time Fans

A series of short films directed by ND alumni and produced by FTT faculty member Ted Mandell with the assistance of FTT students, First Time Fans tells the Notre Dame story through the eyes of those experiencing a Fighting Irish home football game for the first time. See all three short films at WatchND.